Standard Track

Standard Track

STANDARD INSTALLATION

TRACK DETAILS

The new standard track system consists of the following:

  • 7.5′ long track
  • Factory Ends on both ends
  • Machine Cut holes
  • Wing Clip (Color match to track)

Track Cutting Tools

Corner Cut – 90° Mitered

  • Measure one side of the corner and cut the metal track square
  • Using the end you just cut, square measure across the track ¼ of an inch and make a 45° cut on the side that is facing toward the miter
  • Make sure track the fits and install on the home
  • Measure your next piece and make a 45°miter cut, taking out ⅛ of an inch extra on the short side vertical leg of the 45° miter cut
  • Fit the 2 pieces of metal together making sure the 45° miter cut piece fits over the first piece making a clean mitered corner

Corner Cut – 90° Mitered off of a Gable – "Bent Miter"

Use this cut together with the 90 degree miter cut above.

Peak Light Cut and Installation

We use this cut to place a single light and the peak of a gable.

Double Back Miter Cut

The double back cut is designed to run your track down a peak into an eyebrow or bird box, where the lower end of a peak runs into a short roofline going in an another direction. 


End Cap Cut #1 and #2

We use these cuts to end a line. 

Vertical Radius Arch Cut

NOTE: When installing a Vertical Radius, over an arch or other bending roofline. There are a few options to fill these gaps.

  1. Request or order back clips to fill these gaps. A back clip (not safety clip) has a longer edges that will cover the gap.
  2. Fill the gaps with caulking. Spread it very smooth. Once it dries, paint the caulking the color of the track.
  3. Use Fat Track with relief cuts for house the standard track.

Horizontal Radius Turret Cut

Track Cuts: Overlap Cut

Gable Cut

  • Determine the pitch of the area you are installing
    • Hold your speed square with the pivot point on the uphill side of the roof
    • Hold the speed square vertical with pivot point still on the roof
    • Follow the roof down hill and determine where the roof crosses the common readouts on the speed square
    • For example, if the roof crosses the common 4, that means you have a 4/12 pitch
  • Measure the length of your first piece running up to the gable
    • Make sure that the light nearest to the peak is between 2 ¾ inches to 4 ½ inches away from the peak for the best appearance
  • Once you have determined the length cut the track square
  • Install the piece onto the structure
  • Take measurement for your second side of the gable making sure to keep light distance from the peak equal on both sides of the gable.
  • Cut your second piece at the correct roof pitch
    • Make sure the long point of your gable cut is the same distance to the first light as the first gable piece you installed
  • Install the second gable piece over the first piece for the best appearance